Volunteer Opportunity: Museum Refresh at Hands-on House
Organization:
Hands-on House Children’s Museum
721 Landis Valley Road
Lancaster, PA 17601
Phone: 717-569-5437
Email: colleen@handsonhouse.org
Project Overview
Project Title: Museum Refresh
Dates: September 8–13, 2025
Time: Flexible start times, as early as 7:30 AM
Duration: 2–3 hours per session; multi-day participation welcome
Location: Hands-on House Children’s Museum, 721 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster, PA 17601
Project Description
Hands-on House will be closed to the public from September 2–12 for a museum refresh. Volunteers are needed to assist with:
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Outdoor Refresh: Garden cleanup and restoration after summer flooding.
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Indoor Tasks: Painting and preparation for the new exhibit installation.
In case of inclement weather, volunteers will assist with indoor tasks, including sanitizing toys and preparing the indoor space for reopening.
Volunteer Details
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Minimum Volunteers Needed: 5-20
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Maximum Volunteers: No limit
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Minimum Age: 12 (Minors must be accompanied by an adult)
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Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
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Parking: Free, on-site parking available
What to Bring
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Clothing: Comfortable attire suitable for outdoor work
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Gear: Gardening gloves (limited gloves available on-site); gardening tools (optional)
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Essentials: Water bottle to stay hydrated
Volunteer Check-In
Volunteers will meet a staff member at the front door for orientation and assignment of tasks.
How to Sign Up
To volunteer, please contact Colleen Buck at colleen@handsonhouse.org or call 717-569-5437 to select your preferred dates and times.
Why Volunteer?
Volunteering at Hands-on House offers an opportunity to contribute to the community by supporting a local children's museum dedicated to fostering learning through play. Your efforts will help create a welcoming environment for children and families to explore, discover, and grow.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a positive impact at Hands-on House Children’s Museum. We look forward to working with you!
